Amstel fact sheet



 
 
Amstel
 
Brewed the world over
People all over the world have taken Amstel to their hearts and made it their own. It is our number-two flagship brand, and has become a part of the everyday fun; friendship and socializing that people share in more than a hundred countries.
 
Amstel is the market leader or one of the top-ranked brands in the following countries:·
Greece
The Netherlands
France
Hungary
Spain
Italy
USA
South Africa
 
Pure, natural quality
Everywhere, Amstel is synonymous with pure ingredients and excellent quality for an affordable price. It contains no additives and is made by a natural brewing process from water, barley malt and hops.
 
The many faces of Amstel
Amstel comes in no less than ten distinctive varieties. The characteristic aroma and unique flavour of each brew cater to every taste and social occasion.
 
Amstel Lager
Sold in 75 countries, Amstel Lager, the flagship Amstel brand's classic, golden colour is the result of light-coloured pilsner malt mixed with a bit of darker malt. The resulting beer has a mildly bitter taste and cheerful character.Gravity: 11 - 12 % by weightAlcohol: 5% by vol.Bitterness: 21 EBUColour: 9 EBC
 
Amstel Light
The number one imported light beer in the U.S., Amstel Light is the result of a unique selection of raw materials and an intensive fermenting process. Together, they produce a special 3 beer with only 3.5% alcohol and approximately 35% fewer calories than regular lager. This beer is currently available in the USA and the Netherlands.
 
Amstel Gold
Amstel Gold is a luxury beer with a pronounced taste, owning to a special mixture of barley malt. Its sturdy, full-flavour with the definite taste of fruit and hops and an alcohol content of 7% make it the perfect complement for any special occasion. Amstel Gold is only available in the Netherlands.
 
Amstel Malt
A satisfying beer with less alcohol, Amstel Malt draws on special malt types to give it its unique dark colour and mild character. Amstel Malt is only available in the Netherlands.
 
Amstel 1870
The true bitter taste of an all-malt beer with fine aromatic hop types, specially mixed to produce just the right degree of bitterness. The unique blend of barley malts gives Amstel 1870 its slightly darker colour. Amstel 1870 is only available in the Netherlands.
 
Amstel Herfst Bock
A strong, ruby-red beer with a fine bitterness and a sweet, full taste that comes from roasted malt types and fine, aromatic hops. This beer is only available in the Netherlands in the autumn months.
 
Sponsorship
You'll find Amstel wherever you find people getting together for a party, some good music, great sports events or to just to relax and enjoy each other's company. We're a sponsor of the prestigious African Cup of Nations. We also support the classic Amstel Gold cycling race in the Netherlands and various Caribbean music and food festivities on the beaches of Curacao.
 
Produced
In the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Bulgaria.
 
Contact details
Heineken Nederland B.V.
P.O. Box 530
2380 BD Zoeterwoude
Netherlands
Telephone: + 31 (0)71 545 6111
Fax: +31 (0)71 545 8055